Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting goodness of the Best Homemade Cornbread with its golden crust and tender crumb. This classic cornbread recipe is easy to make and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey if using.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or diced jalapeños to the batter before baking.
- Leftover cornbread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
